Our favorite early Prime Day deals on iPads: Live deals on the iPad Air and iPad Pro

As the holiday shopping season kicks off early with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days from October 6-7, savvy shoppers can start scoring savings on popular brands including Apple. Apple products, particularly iPads, have experienced price increases over the past year, making current deals on these devices all the more welcoming. Let's take a look at the top iPad deals available ahead of Amazon's Prime Day event.

First up is the Apple iPad Air 11-inch with M4 chip and 128GB storage, currently on sale for $649, a $100 savings. Next, the budget-friendly Apple iPad with A16 chip and 128GB storage is discounted to $399, saving buyers $50. Finally, the high-end Apple iPad Pro 11-inch with M5 chip and 256GB storage can be had for $1,139, marking a $60 discount.

While these deals aren't the best we've seen in the past, they still represent a positive development considering the price hikes seen on Apple products this year. With the iPad deals on the table, shoppers have the opportunity to snag these devices at reduced prices before Amazon's Prime Day event.